Sports news summaries — Page 26
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Darren Till takes unanimous decision over Yoel Romero at BKFC 94
Darren Till beat Yoel Romero by unanimous decision at BKFC 94 in Manchester; all three judges scored it 49-46. Till mostly kept Romero at range in a cautious five-round fight; afterward, BKFC pound-for-pound champion Lorenzo Hunt criticized his approach. -
Broncos need quicker starts after second-half scoring against Jaguars
Denver’s offense clicked after halftime in its first win of the season over the Jaguars, but coach Sean Payton says the Broncos must start faster. Bo Nix said two first-half drives brought no points and stressed converting third downs and red-zone chances. -
Rams-Broncos Week 3 fantasy picks: Ferguson if Nacua sits, bench Corum and Sutton
For the Rams-Broncos Week 3 game, the author recommends Terrance Ferguson only if Puka Nacua misses; Nacua was doubtful, not confirmed out. The Rams defense is a viable start if already rostered, while the author advises benching Blake Corum and Courtland Sutton. -
Patriots emphasize opening strong against fast-starting Jaguars
New England visits Jacksonville on Sunday seeking its first winning streak of 2026, with quarterback Drake Maye making a fast start a priority. The Jaguars are 8-2 at home since Liam Coen took over and led Cleveland 24-0 at halftime in a 34-10 home-opener win. -
Germany's Greece match gives Nübel another chance as Treu seeks to build on debut
Germany returns to action against Greece after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. Goalkeeper Alexander Nübel has another chance to press for a bigger international role, while Freiburg defender Philipp Treu looks to build on his Germany debut. -
Four fighters taken to hospital after UFC Vegas 121 bouts
Raul Rosas Jr., Raoni Barcelos, Ailin Perez and Ilimbek Akylbek were taken to a local hospital for precautionary evaluations after UFC Vegas 121 on Sept. 26. The UFC said Barcelos was stable, alert and responsive; the other three fighters’ scan results were not public. -
George Springer says his baseball future remains undecided
George Springer has not decided whether to continue playing, telling Sportsnet, “I don’t know” and saying he has not thought that far ahead. His six-year, $150 million Blue Jays contract is expiring; he and his wife sold their Toronto home for about C$6 million. -
Overton’s 76-yard TD run seals Virginia Tech’s 21-14 win
Virginia Tech beat Boston College 21-14, reaching 4-0 for the first time since 2017. Redshirt freshman Jeffrey Overton Jr. scored the winning touchdown on a 76-yard run with about five minutes left and rushed for 190 yards in rain and 40–50 mph winds. -
Elgin Baylor's athletic style helped reshape the NBA
Elgin Baylor joined the Minneapolis Lakers in 1958 after starring at Seattle, averaging 24.9 points, 15 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. His athletic wing play helped reshape the NBA and take the Lakers to the Finals, where they lost to Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics. -
Where to watch Patriots-Jaguars: kickoff time, TV and streaming options
Both 1-1, New England and Jacksonville meet in NFL Week 3 on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium. CBS will televise the game; local streams are on Paramount+ and NFL+, while out-of-market viewers can watch via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube or YouTube TV. -
Bengals rank second on CBS Sports’ list of undefeated contenders
The 2-0 Bengals, with Joe Burrow healthy, rank second on CBS Sports analyst Bryan DeArdo’s list of undefeated contenders, behind Seattle. DeArdo cites Cincinnati’s revamped defense, which he says ranks ahead of its offense through two games. -
Angel Reese practices after face injury; Game 1 status remains unconfirmed
After Angel Reese took a hard elbow to the face and left Atlanta's regular-season finale, coach Karl Smesko said she had completed a couple of good practices and was in great spirits. He did not confirm whether she will play in Game 1 against Washington. -
TNT commentator’s Messi comparison with Cavan Sullivan draws fan backlash
Fans on X criticized a TNT commentator for comparing Cavan Sullivan with Lionel Messi during Sullivan’s Team USA appearance. The commentator said the pair were the only MLS players to have amassed 13 goal contributions since the league resumed after the World Cup. -
CBS carries Patriots-Jaguars Week 3 game Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
The New England Patriots face the Jacksonville Jaguars in NFL Week 3 on Sunday, Sept. 27, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium. CBS and Paramount+ will carry the game; YouTube TV, Fubo and DirecTV are also listed as streaming options. -
Tom Kim may leave the Presidents Cup early to prepare for Asian Games
The Associated Press reported Tom Kim is likely to leave Medinah before Sunday's Presidents Cup finish for the Asian Games in Japan, which start Wednesday. He is 3-1 and due to face Wyndham Clark in singles as the International Team leads 10.5-7.5. -
Alvaro Núñez completes 3,000-mile Race Across America to honor his father
Alvaro Núñez completed the solo Race Across America in 11 days, 23 hours and 3 minutes, riding 3,000 miles to honor his father, who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. He says he slept roughly 12 hours total and experienced hallucinations and physical distress. -
Forbes' Week 3 NFL picks back Steelers money line and Chiefs cover
A Forbes Week 3 NFL betting column recommends Kansas City to cover 10.5 points at Miami, Pittsburgh +3.5 and its +157 money line against Cincinnati, Indianapolis +1.5 versus Houston, and Tennessee +2.5 plus its +118 money line at the Giants. -
PFN ranks Drake Maye ninth for Week 3 despite two sub-10 fantasy outings
PFN’s Week 3 analysis ranks Drake Maye ninth among quarterbacks and recommends him over waiver options, despite two consecutive games below 10 fantasy points. New England visits Jacksonville; the writer says not to expect elite numbers. -
Wisconsin commits celebrate 24-20 victory over Penn State, first since 2003
Wisconsin’s 24-20 victory over Penn State—the Badgers’ first win over the Nittany Lions since 2003—prompted celebratory posts from commits Mekhi Williams, Reece and Hunter Mallinger, and 2028 commit Cale Britt. The win improved Wisconsin to 3-1. -
Astros, Rangers, Phillies and Diamondbacks vie for final-day playoff spots
Four teams enter Game 162 with playoff places at stake: Houston takes the AL West with a win or Rangers loss; the Rangers need a win and Astros loss. Philadelphia claims the NL’s final wild card with a win or Arizona loss; the Diamondbacks need both a win and a Phillies loss. -
PFN's Week 3 fantasy call: Start Jalen Hurts against Chicago
PFN ranks Jalen Hurts third among quarterbacks for Week 3 and recommends starting him against Chicago. He has multiple touchdown passes in both games this season, and his average depth of throw rose from 8.4 to 8.9; Dallas Goedert is out and the Bears are without Caleb Williams. -
Laver Cup’s 10-point tiebreak pitched as a way to shorten tennis matches
A Tennishead commentary proposes trying the Laver Cup’s 10-point deciding tiebreak to shorten matches amid Carlos Alcaraz’s calls for a lighter schedule. Six of the event’s first eight matches reached a deciding tiebreak, and just one lasted more than two hours. -
Spain rally past England 3-2 as Yamal scores; García injured pre-match
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring as Spain came from 2-1 down to beat England 3-2 in the Nations League at Wembley. Eric García withdrew before kickoff after picking up an injury in the warm-up; Spain confirmed he had knee discomfort. -
Reported City verdict renews questions over Klopp-era Liverpool's title races
Reports say Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League charges covering 2009–18; the club maintains its innocence and is expected to appeal. Ian Wright argues that, if wrongdoing is confirmed and punished, Klopp’s Liverpool may have missed out.
